Scholarship Endowment
We Champion ELAC Scholars
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Reyna Valadez, an adjunct professor at East Los Angeles College (ELAC) and a member of the Foundation and Alumni Association Board, has established the Reyna Valadez Endowment, offering five (5) $1,000 scholarships to ELAC students for each Spring semester.
These scholarships address the wide range of opportunities and challenges confronting our communities, including urbanization, inequalities, intergenerational disadvantages, demographic shifts, environmental changes, and economically distressed neighborhoods. The aim is to break down barriers and create opportunities for change. The scholarship is designed for students currently enrolled in a student success or service equity program at ELAC to support their upward trajectory and lifelong learning.
Who Should Apply: (Applications open annually for ELAC students in the Spring)
The scholarship targets students currently enrolled at East Los Angeles College (ELAC) and in a Student Success or Service Equity Program at ELAC. These programs may include, but are not limited to, One Zone, AB 540 / Dream Resource Center, Education Justice Rising Scholars, LGBTQ Center, Umoja, NextUP, Veterans Resource Center, Diversabilities Support Program & Services (DSP&S), Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS), International Students, Latina Completion & Transfer, CalWorks, etc.
Diverse candidates include, but are not limited to:
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Undocumented Scholars (eligible for non-citizens of the United States of America)
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African American/Black Scholars
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LGBTQIA+ Scholars (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Questioning)
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Formerly Incarcerated Scholars
Eligibility Criteria:
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Currently enrolled in a minimum of 3 units
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Minimum GPA of 2.0
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If you are contemplating your own legacy or seeking ways to make a difference, please consider contributing to the "We Advocate for ELAC Scholars" scholarship to help transform the lives of students.
Donate by Mail:
Please make checks payable to East Los Angeles College Foundation.
In the memo line, write: "For The Reyna Valadez We Advocate for ELAC Scholars Scholarship."
Mail the check to:
East Los Angeles College Foundation
1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez
Monterey Park, CA 91754
Links: The Reyna Valadez We Champion ELAC Scholars Scholarship
https://elacfoundation.com/the-reyna-valadez-we-champion-elac-scholars-scholarship
Your generosity enables us to sustain our common mission.
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By electing to contribute to our cause, you become a part of a dedicated community committed to instigating genuine, meaningful transformations in the lives of those we assist. Your generosity and support are profoundly valued, as they propel our mission forward. Be assured that each donation will be thoughtfully allocated to propel initiatives, foster development, and secure a more promising future for our beneficiaries. Thank you for your impactful contribution!
Endowment
Your support for the "We Champion ELAC Scholars" scholarship transcends mere donation; it represents an investment in a future characterized by equity, offering opportunities to individuals disproportionately impacted by systemic obstacles. We express heartfelt gratitude for your generosity, as it profoundly influences the lives of our scholars, empowering them in their academic endeavors.
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Scholarship Recipients
"The We Champion ELAC Scholars has helped me financially achieve my educational and career goals. Because of this scholarship, I will continue to persist with higher education."
- Ashley
2nd year College Student
C.A.
"As I pursue my academic and career goals, remaining committed to my values and the communities I serve is important. This means staying informed about healthcare policies and initiatives that affect marginalized communities and advocating for policies that promote access to healthcare and improve health outcomes for all individuals."
R.M.
"I intend on being a role model for my community at East Los Angeles College and spreading it through our sister schools and advocate to open safe spaces to hold meetings and get feedback on how we can support each other and ensure that everyone is getting the services they need."
M.R.
"Giving back to the populations that I identify with most is very important to me. My ultimate goal is to become a lawyer and be able to provide services to those who need them most. I plan to one day be able to open up a program that serves young people of color who identify as LGBTQ+ people."
J.Z.
"Modern life relies a lot upon the innovations of construction, engineering, and architecture, and developments in these areas can make our lives more convenient, enjoyable, and colorful. Playing a role in one of these professional progression fields is incredibly important to me and making a true success I can put what I have learned in the academic community to the real practical vigorously developing world."
V.S.
"I have always had a yearning to aid the homeless population and one of my goals is to get involved in community medicine that specifically targets the homelessness issue in the Los Angeles area. Had it not been for ELAC and the programs I have been a part of, I do not think that I would have the confidence and knowledge to know that I can make a difference in the world, and I am very grateful I have had this opportunity."